Incidence and Outcome of Acute Diverticulitis in Finland

Last updated: March 6, 2024
Sponsor: Kuopio University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Intra-abdominal Infections

Treatment

patients with acute diverticulitis

Clinical Study ID

NCT05162560
5200661
  • Ages 18-100
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The incidence of acute diverticulitis (AD), conservative vs. surgical treatment and outcome of patients are studied using national registries and patient charts from two hospitals between years 2009-19.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • all patients with acute diverticulitis (K57) in Finland and in two hospitals

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • other reasons for acute or chronic abdominal pain

Study Design

Total Participants: 15000
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: patients with acute diverticulitis
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 01, 2009
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2024

Study Description

Acute diverticulitis (AD) of colon is increasing in Finland. Incidence, prevalence and mortality of AD of colon are investigated during 10-year period (2009-2019) in whole country. Epidemiological data is compared to data of acute appendicitis. Nationwide data of patients with AD are asked from Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). To compare registry-based nationwide data, patient charts from electronic database of two hospitals (Mikkeli Central Hospital and Tampere University Hospital) are reviewed from same study period. Patient characteristics, medication, treatment (conservative vs surgery), recurrence of AD and long-term outcome are recorded.

Connect with a study center

  • Mikkeli Central Hospital

    Mikkeli, 50100
    Finland

    Active - Recruiting

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